Source: Wine & Spirits • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 94 Points • November 2022
2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard
Wine Enthusiast • Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 93 Points • July 2022
Source: Wine Enthusiast • 2019 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 93 Points • July 2022
2019 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley (Editor's Choice)
Wine & Spirits • 2020 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 91 Points • March 2023
Source: Wine & Spirits • Spring 2023 Issue • 2020 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 91 Points • March 2023
2020 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard
Wine & Spirits • 2018 Flying Cloud Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points • March 2023
Source: Wine & Spirits • Year’s Best US Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux-Style Blends • 2018 Flying Cloud Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points • March 2023
2018 Flying Cloud Cabernet Sauvignon
Jeb Dunnuck • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 91 Points • Sep 2022
Source: Jeb Dunnuck • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 91 Points • September 2022
2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard
The 2019 Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard was also destemmed and was raised in 40% new French oak. It has a great nose of ripe raspberries, spring flowers, sage, and toasted spices. These all carry to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a great texture, silky tannins, and a terrific finish. It's beautifully done and one of the standouts in the lineup.
Jeb Dunnuck • Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard 90 Points • Sep 2022
Source: Jeb Dunnuck • Sep 2022
2020 Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard
The 2020 Chardonnay Bee Sweet Vineyard is also solid, with plenty of ripe citrus and melon notes, some background oak, medium body, and a balanced, layered, nicely textured style on the palate.
The Drunken Cyclist • 2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard 94 Points • December 2022
Source: The Drunken Cyclist • 2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard 94 Points • December 2022
2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard
Retail $28. Under screw top. As I continue along this wine writing path, I count more and more producers as “friends.” I realize that is perhaps dangerous or at least suggests bias. Perhaps. But when it comes to Stephen and Paula Dooley, owners of Stephen Ross? Our friendship predates my blog, so there is no bias. Perfect logic. So when I say this is one of the best Albariños I have tried–regardless of continent–I am not jaded at all by the affinity I have for the couple. Bright fruit, zingy acidity, and just a level of chutzpah that, as I said, I can’t remember experiencing in an Albariño. Bravo. Outstanding. 94 Points.
The Drunken Cyclist • 2019 Blanc de Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast 91 Points • December 2022
Source: The Drunken Cyclist • 2019 Blanc de Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast 91 Points • December 2022
2019 Blanc de Noir, San Luis Obispo Coast
Pale straw in color with lovely bubbles and hints of croissant. Nice. Lovely on the palate with nice acidity and balance. A little lacking in fruit, but this is very nice. Excellent. 91 Points.
The Drunken Cyclist • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 95 Points • November 2022
Source: The Drunken Cyclist • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 95 Points • November 2022
2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard
Tart bing cherry on the nose with a touch of earth coming through. The palate follows with a quite tart, even sour cherry dominating. Considerable depth. Whoa, really good with maybe a bit of mint on the backend. Outstanding. 95 Points.
The Drunken Cyclist • 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 95 Points • June 2022
Source: The Drunken Cyclist • 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Edna Valley 95 Points • June 2022
2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Edna Valley
Under screwcap. Last year, this was one of the top wines and this 2021 really brought the goods as well. Really tart and fruity on the nose of this light pink wine. The palate is just fantastic with truckloads of fruit, quite tart, lovely balance, it has it all. Whoa. Yowza. A beautiful rosé.